85_85536These two feelings are mixed and intertwined, making Freya both love and pity William. I can't wait to take him into my arms now, and then comfort him well.

But she knew it wouldn't work. At least not yet—because her status doesn't allow it—makes Freya feel particularly sad. Because she can't be like William, she can't be as single-minded as her favorite family - she is a member of the Gothic Knights in addition to being a member of the Hereford family. It is even said that the imprint of the latter identity is more obvious on her body. At least when the world mentions her, the first thing that comes to mind is the knightly mentor of the Gothic Order, not one of the members of the Hereford family.

So, although she was able to understand William's painstaking efforts, she was even ashamed of her own inaction. But this did not mean that she approved of William, at the expense of the Gothic Knights' strength, in exchange for the interests of the Hereford family. It doesn't mean that she will become William's "accomplice".

Well, the word is a little heavier. But for the time being, Freya couldn't think of anything more appropriate than the word.

"So, William. As a result, Freya forcibly suppressed her love for William and her anxiety and guilt about the future of the family. Carefully worded, he was ready to reject William's suggestion.

But before that, William continued: "However, this is actually good for the Gothic Knights themselves. This is true both for those who want to rebuild the Knights and for those who want to continue to maintain the status quo.

For knights who want to rebuild the Knights' Kingdom, now is a golden opportunity. As you should know, before this the Tartarya Khanate had just ended a major war with the Southern Ottoman Empire. From Amenia to the Chincha steppe, to the Tarta Inland Sea, mountains, grasslands, waters. They all fought wars on a huge scale.

If you inquire a little, you should know that the centaurs suffered quite a lot because of this war. Their cattle and sheep were killed and wounded. The herdsmen and centaur warriors suffered heavy casualties. Countless riches were consumed in the war - and the most important thing for the Khanate to do was not to continue with a second war. Rather, it is to recuperate and recuperate in order to make up for the loss. Even if a war is waged, it should never be a large-scale aggression like this, but a war that is kept on the scale of small-scale friction.

-- but that's what they did. You should know what a risky thing this is for a khanate, for a nomadic country with very few war reserves.

As long as we can hold on, we can beat them. Then the prestige of the Gothic Knights, who presided over this war, will become a legend in the human world. In this case, it is certain that we will attack Ruthenia, against Pyrm, and further north on Holmgard and Novgorod, and annex these weak Slavic states.

Backed by the mother country of the Goths, holding the exploits of the centaurs who defeated Tartaria, on top of the corpse of the declining Slavic state. A new, stronger, richer, and more vast new Knights nation will be established!

"But, but ......"

William's words made Freya feel parched and dizzy by the grand picture he had drawn - she instinctively felt that what William said was wrong, wishful thinking. But she couldn't find any loopholes in William's words. And instinctively, as a member of the Gothic Order, even a member who is not very sympathetic to the re-establishment of the Knights' state, and wants to maintain the status quo. She instinctively hoped that what William said was true.

It's very simple. It's like if you see a fortune teller on the street and tell you that you can make a fortune today. Even if you know that his words are unreliable and unfounded. But I also instinctively hope that what he says is true.

And on the other hand, on the basis of the assumption that metaphysics exists, a fortune teller tells you that you are going to be unlucky to be hit by a car today. Even if he said 369 very clearly, he would mumble in his heart. Instinctively, I don't think that's right.

This belongs to human nature, and there is no way to change it.

"Well, you're only talking about the benefits for those who want to rebuild the Knights' nation. And what about those who want to maintain the status quo?" asked Freya, holding back her excitement.

"It's simple. Their political opponents are all gone, and the next Qiē of the Gothic Knights, isn't it all up to them?

There is a large group of people who disagree with their own opinions. Holding on to the vanished glory of the Knights, fighting against themselves at every turn, and at the same time having unrealistic dreams of people who want to restore the Knights' country are hindered by their own side. Isn't it all troublesome? I want to kill them, I want to get rid of them. One is the fear of hurting the very foundations of the Order itself. In addition, the reputation is not good.

Instead of getting tired of each other like this, it is better to get together and disperse. If you want to come out and fight the world, come out and fight the world. If you want to continue to maintain the status quo, maintain the status quo. So hello, hello, hello, everyone. Without those obnoxious oppositionists, wouldn't those who want to maintain the status quo have more control over the Knights?

Aren't the positions they leave behind, the vacancies they leave behind? What they pay is at most a little money and a little bit of resources. It's just to help the opposition fight. Compared to the big deal of controlling the entire knights. What's a small investment?

And the faction that left succeeds or fails, it is good for them.

If you fail, let those people die under the iron hooves of the centaurs, and the aftermath will be eliminated forever. And it makes them look so prescient. Those who remain will be able to say, "I'll say anything." I said at the beginning, they won't listen, you see, let's die. Then gain a prescient sense of superiority.

And if those people succeed, then even better. In any case, they are all in the same vein as the Knights, aren't they? In the future, the two sides will cooperate, or the remaining faction will invest more and participate in the construction of the Knights' state.

In the early stage, the most difficult, hardest and most tiring work was done for them by others. After that, the investment risk is greatly reduced. The rewards and rewards are very rich. What are they not happy about?"

William's words left Freya speechless. A feeling of "what he said makes sense, I am speechless" spontaneously arises. She found that she still underestimated William.

Although before this, Freya had a high opinion of William. But after he said this, Freya realized that it was still bad. And it was a lot worse - yes, William was even more powerful than she had imagined, and much more powerful.

This understanding of human nature, this mastery of the world, makes Freya only feel that she has lived in vain for more than 20 years. It's not as strong as a junior. But at the same time, William's grasp of the dark side of human nature in his words, all kinds of negative information and speculation about human malice also made Freya feel very uncomfortable.

As she had said before, she instinctively resisted what William had said, instinctively believing that they were wrong or at least partially wrong. Although William said that the head is the Tao. The whole idea is completely explained.

So, after realizing that she had no way to resist, at least in her own ability, she could not argue with William, Freya felt a sense of frustration and worry about William's future.

Although I know that in this troubled world, it is better to have more eyes than to be simple and kind. But instinctively, Freya still wanted to be a good person - a good person in the "general sense".

This is not only because William is her nephew, but also because of the love of the elders for the younger ones. In addition to this, there are a few others. It's hard to say why.

That's it. Freya hung her head and didn't speak. Neither say yes nor say no. She was in a stalemate with William - except that William had no reason to give her a stalemate with herself. As soon as Freya appeared at this sign, William had already spoken:

"I know, it's not good. William said to Freya, "But I have no other way." And this kind of method, although it sounds despicable, is the best way and the best way to solve the problem of a qiē. In public and private, I have a clear conscience. William's tone was very calm. This made Freya feel a little embarrassed. But she still didn't speak -- if the previous failure to speak was "for the public," then for not speaking for a while is "for the public."

Of course, William did not stop, but continued:

"Yes, I know you feel bad about that. William continued, "But I said it anyway.

Or, of course, I can hide some key points. Or simply deceive you, using some rhetoric, some beautiful words to achieve my goals. I have the ability, yes. But I didn't. Because I don't want to. I don't do it because it's wrong. I've done too many things wrong to serve my purpose. Not bad for one or two pieces. ”

"And why?" Hearing William say this, Freya was a little curious, so she asked, "Why didn't you do it, and what was the reason?"

"Just because I don't want to deceive you. William was a little shy, lowered his head slightly, and then said, "After all, you are my family. I don't think I should hide anything from you. ”。